AC Milan consider Ruben Amorim for managerial role after Allegri exit
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as a prime candidate for the vacant AC Milan job following the dismissal of Max Allegri.
The Portuguese coach has been without a club since his departure from Old Trafford in January ended an underwhelming spell in English football.
Prior to his Premier League stint, the 39-year-old forged an outstanding reputation by claiming multiple domestic titles with Sporting Lisbon.
Milan are now preparing to contact several prospective managers as they seek to rebuild ahead of the new Serie A campaign.
Glasner and Jaissle join Milan shortlist
The San Siro hierarchy are also carefully monitoring Oliver Glasner following the expiry of his contract at Crystal Palace.
The Austrian tactician recently departed Selhurst Park as the club’s most successful manager, having notably secured the Europa Conference League title during his tenure.
Matthias Jaissle completes the three-man shortlist, with the German currently managing Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.
The former Red Bull Salzburg boss boasts an impressive recent resume, including two AFC Champions League Elite triumphs and a Saudi Cup victory.
Disappointing collapse triggers Allegri exit
AC Milan’s pursuit of new leadership follows a disastrous conclusion to their league campaign that saw them plummet from third to fifth on the final day.
A damaging 2-1 defeat by Cagliari consigned the Rossoneri to Europa League football next season, missing out on Champions League qualification for a second consecutive year.
Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, and newly promoted Como all finished above the seven-time European champions in the final Serie A standings.
Consequently, Allegri paid the ultimate price for the late-season collapse, despite having previously guided the club to the title in 2011.
Ownership group RedBird Capital released a strongly worded statement confirming the necessity for immediate change at the helm.
“For the majority of this season, we were in the top two positions in Serie A, with a credible shot at competing for the Scudetto.”
“The final stretch was completely inconsistent with the performance up to that point, with last night’s disappointing loss in the final game turning the season into an unequivocal failure.”
“It is now time for change.”
RedBird Capital